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Lafayette School

Special education school · Grades 4–12

Troy, VA

103 Zion Station Rd, Troy, VA 22974

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Troy since at least 2011

In Troy, Virginia, Lafayette School is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 191 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
11
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
191 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of special education schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of special education schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    12’11–1213’13–1414’15–1612’17–186’19–209’21–2211’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    41
    61
    72
    92
    102
    111
    122

    Student body

    White64%
    Black27%
    Two or more races9%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lafayette School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lafayette School

    What grades does Lafayette School serve?

    Lafayette School serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend Lafayette School?

    About 11 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lafayette School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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